Unidentified Man Flees After Attempt to Smuggle Package Into Port of Spain Prison

An attempted smuggling incident occurred at the Port of Spain Prison early on Tuesday morning. Around 6:45 a.m. on August 11, 2026, officers observed an unidentified male trying to throw a package over the prison’s perimeter wall at the intersection of Gordon and Pembroke Streets.

The man, reported to be wearing a blue top and cream-colored long pants, fled the scene on foot as officers approached him. He managed to escape with the package in his possession, preventing it from entering the prison facility.

The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service has issued a reminder that trafficking prohibited items into or out of a prison is a serious offense under the Prisons Act. This act has been reinforced with amendments from the Miscellaneous Provisions (Law Enforcement Officers) Act, No. 25 of 2019.

Authorities have warned the public against engaging in such illegal activities, highlighting that those caught could face arrest and prosecution. The Prison Service continues to work in coordination with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and other law enforcement bodies to curb contraband smuggling into correctional institutions and to prosecute those responsible.

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by prison authorities in preventing the introduction of contraband, as they commit to strengthening security measures and law enforcement collaborations to tackle this issue effectively.